Deer mating season spans from late October through early January. In Connecticut, the peak of the season is the last two weeks of November, putting drivers at a higher risk of car accidents involving deer. According to Andrew Labonte, a biologist at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the deer population in…
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The Hamden general election concluded with Democrat Josh Elliott continuing as state representative for a fourth term and voters approving the revised legislative charter for the town. Elliott received 66% of the votes for the 88th Connecticut State House of Representatives district seat against Republican opponent Mike Pace. The Connecticut Secretary of State reported Elliott…
Melissa Anderson sits in her apartment at the Seramonte Estates on Mix Avenue. The living room is clean, but well-lived in. Photos of her husband and children and multiple paintings saying, “My family comes first,” decorate the walls. The decor adds a homey feel, but the space is still not ideal. Against a wall, closet…
Hamden residents were out yesterday casting their votes for new community leaders. Voters also had the opportunity to approve new legislation, such as the revised town Charter.
Businesses come and go, and Route 10 in Hamden, Connecticut, has seen its fair share of them. But one hot dog restaurant that has remained a staple of the Hamden community for nearly 70 years might’ve cracked the key to success — consistency. Glenwood Drive-in at 2538 Whitney Ave. in Hamden continues its success through…
With midterm elections coming up on Nov. 8, voter intimidation is running rampant across the country, with election workers receiving death threats in Arizona. Meanwhile, in Hamden, election workers were not overly concerned about “unruly” voters. “Looking nationwide I have some concerns, but here we have been extremely lucky,” Mary Ann Flanagan, the deputy registrar…
Hamden residents will be running to the polls for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters will cast their votes for the state representative and approval of the town’s revised charter. Republican candidate, Mike Pace challenges incumbent state representative Josh Elliott for the 88th Connecticut State House of Representatives district seat. Pace plans to…
Residents and furry friends celebrate a wicked evening on the streets of Hamden as they participate in Halloween festivities on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an updated coronavirus booster in early October, however Hamden residents have not been quick to receive their dosages. Hamden residents are able to receive the updated booster vaccination at local pharmacies and health departments including CVS and Quinnipiack Valley Health District. The updated booster, also known as the…
The town of Hamden is home to many restaurants, whether it is a large establishment like Eli’s on Whitney or a startup like Sweet Tooth Skewers, there is always room for small places to grab a bite and Grab and Go Empanadas on Wheeler St. is no exception. Grab and Go Empanadas opened in August…